
England's most capped men love rugby. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the biggest games and chat to the biggest names in their favourite sport. They spent 20 years together at Leicester Tigers, toured together for the British & Irish Lions and now podcast together every Monday and Thursday.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 320 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsRugby | |||

The second action-packed round of the Nations Championship has concluded and Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are here to analyse the games.
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England return to winning ways after a convincing 73-8 rout of Fiji in Liverpool's Hill Dickinson Stadium in round two of the Nations Championship, with Henry Pollock grabbing a hat-trick.
Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are podcasting from the stadium in t... more
Steve Borthwick has rung the changes as England Rugby face Fiji in round two of the Nations Championship at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Henry Slade starts at 13, shifting Tommy Freeman to his preferred position on the wing. Guy Pe... more
England are searching for answers after another disappointing defeat. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole ask the big question: is Steve Borthwick under real pressure, and what needs to change?
The lads also preview England's must-win clash with Fiji, break dow... more
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Brilliant insight into the thoughts of two experienced ex players.
Used to love the pod. Chemistry between Dan and Ben is still fantastic, but the constant ads and sponsored content have taken the magic away, so it doesn’t feel like a genuine chat between mates anymore.
Great show. Big fan of Coley and Ben’s takes on the game, tactics, plays etc. Also of course the accents, banter, guests on the show and taking the piss out of THE Freddie Burns in any way or shape possible.
From a South African, massive Springbok fan - I can recommend this.
Good on you boys💪🏻
It’s a good podcast, balanced views with a back and forward with insightful interviews.
Particularly in the England v Italy review… Coley highlight that the style of play that wins world cups, is the grunt with a little bit of flare and minimal tries.
Which is probably key to why, 6 nation teams haven’t won as many as the southern hemisphere teams as the don’t tend to chuck the ball around.
And whilst the style England play is deemed boring, kicking and safe, ultimately it’s clearly working ... more
Probs the best detailed rugby pod (and i listen to loads!) giving actual analysis not designed for someone who has no idea about the game - with their latest one showing they arent afraid to roll up the sleeves and get into disagreements and the hard convo
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Two long-time rugby teammates host candid conversations that mix sharp game analysis with behind-the-scenes banter from the professional rugby world. Episodes commonly feature in-depth discussions of major domestic and European competitions, previews and post-match takes, and interviews with current and former players who share career anecdotes, training culture, leadership, and the realities of life as a top-level rugby athlete. A notable pattern is the quick turnaround on timely rugby topics, plus occasional live shows and sponsorship-driven segments, which can provide fans with timely insights and a sense of community around the sport. The format tends to blend tactical insights with lively camaraderie, making it appealing to listeners w... more
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